Did Willow Smith Diss Rihanna before performing "WHIP MY HAIR" (LIVE ON ELLEN)

It looks like Willow Smith is aware of the Rihanna comparisons being banded about and deftly brushes them off by singing a little tribute of Rihanna's "Only girl in the world" at the start of her performance of "Whip my hair" on Ellen. Watch the clip below

Willow Smith - "Whip my hair" Video and lyrics

Willow Smith, the daughter of Will and Jada Smith, is launching her music career at the unbelievably young age of 10 with the sassy tune Whip my Hair.  It's essentially an empowering  song about doing your own thing and not letting anybody's hate or negativity  get to you. Advice she may need to remember when the "too young to be in music" and  the "Rihanna Jnr" comments start biting.

Whillow's talk/singing is set over a heavy, imposing, hip-hop beat, which is reminiscent of Beyoncé's Diva,and  is decorated with electronic flourishes that add to the track without distracting  from a beat that has been designed solely to get people dancing.

Whip my hair is a catchy song and showcases a surprising level of attitude and confidence for someone so young. It'll be interesting to see where this Diva in training goes next musically.

Whip my hair Lyrics:

Whip My Hair lyrics found at elyricsworld.com